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Show tA t4 f bbt ft V vine T Page IB North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, December 28, 1983 Rain or Shine Sometimes SHARON ' NAUTA STEELE Its Hard to Let Christmas taking it down. Down?" "Why are you undressing our Christ- Downstairs and out the front door. mas tree? my son Michael asked, as I unwound a shiny loop of ' Then youre going to plant it in the tinsel from the weary branches of our yard? His eyes grew large with hope, Noit hasnt any roots. fading evergreen, "But you could leave it in some wa Im not undressing it, little guy; Im J ; , ter til it grew some. Like your .Philodendron, Mikey. But, no, it 'wouldnt work. A Christmas tree is a one time thing. You bring it in the house and enjoy it for a while, and then Christmas gets over, and the tree dies. Tree Die Come help me carry it out now, so the city crews can pick it up. Oh Mom, he could hardly say the words, theyll put it in the garbage truck and take it to the dump! Couldnt I just bury it the lilac bush beside our old white dog? instead-underne- ath tried hard not to smile at the straight line my sons eyebrows made across his earnest face. Youd have to dig a mighty hefty hole. Thats okay." The little boy reached out to touch a withered branch of evergreen. It was such a friendly tree. 1 SO Tfioquality your family deserves .. , at sale prices you can afford! .3 r, Ikpo Kix or Hatch LENOKS III USD A or LINES ....5 Red or White Car SPARKLING GRAPE JUICE. 10 oz. $J27 OYSTERS. Choice ki't EararfEttt ROAST. 12 oz. Oscar Mayer 3 Trir pk LURCH HEAT..... Doritos 1 lb. TORTILLA An il 07 " ' - V |